1935
There's a good mailbag this month, including notes from old friends we haven't heard from for many moons, so let's have the news in their own words.
First, a card from Al Bonniwell, Army Lt. Col. now stationed in Washington, D. C.:
Taint' much change in this neck of the woods. After returning from Japan in late 1954 with the family we have been enjoying the Washington environment. After taking a number of visitors around the Washington sights we feel like we qualify as full-fledged guides. Linda (8) and Ronald (6) seem to remember more about these trips than their dad. I expect to leave here in the Fall, and am wrestling with the usual problem of selling or renting my home etc. . . . Had a telephone call from one of the Spechts. . . .
From Dave Judd out in Eugene, Ore.:
Have been in Eugene since 1947. In private practice by myself and specializing in Surgery. Four children, oldest 17 - youngest 7. All alive and well. Had nice visit from Bud Hall and wife (Class '34) this summer - only recent Dartmouth visitors.
Keith Rogers writes from Pembroke, N. H.:
All in good health here - children seem to be growing up overnight. Last year I was appointed Asst. Marine Mgr. for the New Hampshire Fire Ins. Group for the US and Canada and since then seem to have really had to get on the treadmill. Have given up all Dog Show activity, but still have a small Scotty Show Kennel and manage to raise a few pups each year and hope when the next real flyer comes along at least to get into the Eastern and Westminster. Get back to Hanover a couple of times a year but never seem to be able to schedule the time right at Reunion, but will make it for '60 so help me!
Bill Clark from Exeter:
All is well here in Exeter. Helen and I are looking forward to another member of the family in April. I took my oldest boy Pete (17) and my youngest, Dave (12) back to Hanover for the "Sons of Alumni" game in which Dave played. Saw Don Cameron, George Colton, Don Hageman etc. Don's two boys played as did George's boy. Karl Hill's boy, named after Jack, also played. "We had a picture taken on the ice of the group. No, I did not play - I officiated.
From Elgin, Ill., a note from Al Dodd:
Had a delightful weekend in St. Louis attending father-daughter banquet with my two daughters Sara and Susan - Maryville College. Ran across Johnny Bell, who was also spending weekend in St. Louis with family. Johnny is in apple business in Boonville, Mo.
Am enjoying activities in the Enrollment and interviewing phase of Admissions. I find this veryrewarding in many respects. I heartily recommend this to other '35ers if they have never devoted any time to it.
Bob Boehm invites '35ers to visit his new law office in New York:
My latest news is that the law firm of which I am a partner, Newmark and Boehm, has moved, and is now installed in larger quarters at 79 Pine St. This to me is a big event, because it is the first time I've moved my office in many years. May I extend an invitation to you and thru you to other members of the class to drop in soon to say hello.
From Ty Carlisle in Ashtabula, Ohio:
Am still in the department store business. Our three children are fast growing up. Cassie, 17, is at National Cathedral School, Washington; Renny (L. T. III) is a-ninth-grader, and Vicki is 8. Get to N. Y. 5 or 6 times a year, but am generally to be found on 7th Avenue, so don't see any '35ers on my trips. Seems quite a long time since the days of Al Foley's history class!
From 'way down Mobile, Ala., way, Frederick Cushing writes:
I have been running my own construction business here, primarily residential (Cushing Building & Supply Co., Inc.) since 1946. Have one son (Fred, Jr.), 23 years old, who is now in 2nd year of Dental School at Birmingham, Ala., having first gone to Tulane Univ. for 3 years. Spend my recreational time on a 30' cabin cruiser around Mobile Bay waters, and occasionally try to get in a golf game ashore. Devote some teaching time to U. S. Power Squadron educational courses for small boat operators.
Harry Deckert in St. Louis:
Much time and activity on applicants for the Class of '62 in these parts. The candle business is making a comeback after our fire of last year, the snow has all melted, sun's shining and entire family is in excellent health. How about some research on men we never hear from ? For example, Jim Hughes and Bob Husted.
(Secretary's note: Last word on Hughes was that he's a manufacturing tycoon in Cleveland; from Husted no word at all. Further news on either would be appreciated.)
Sidney Simons writes from Boston:
My family numbers seven: Estelle and five children: four boys and a girl. My oldest, Harvey, 17, is graduating from the Cambridge School this year and is heading toward Dartmouth or Brandeis. Harvey is a very capable artist and would like to explore the field of Creative Arts. The other boys, 15, 12, 10, and Laura, 6, are in high, junior high and elementary schools as their ages would indicate.
And from Mt. Vernon, N. Y., a letter from Dee Wachtel, wife of Perry, as follows:
The Perry Wachtels just enjoyed rather an exciting event in our lives, when our daughter, Stephanie, was married. She will be 19 in March ana is the eldest of our three daughters. The others are Robin, 16 and Lynne, 13. The groom, tall, dark and handsome, served four years in the Air Force and is now completing his education in August at R.I.T. Stephanie is at Rochester University and studying voice at the Eastman School or Music.
We felt rather fortunate in numbering among our guests three other '35ers and their wives, namely: Richard Stern and wife of New York, and Mrs. Harold C. Klein of Cleveland, and Mr. and Mrs. Eduard Henriquez of Panama. The band rather busy for a while playing Dartmouth songs.
Perry is busy these past years plugging away at his little agency, De-Perri Advertising, Inc., at 141 East 44th St., and doing a rather good, job for the coin-machine field which is his specialty.
MISCELLANY: Ed Mitchell moved by Texaco from Kingston, Jamaica, to be manager in Rio de Janeiro — an important post.... Harry Ackerman, former CBS vp and executive producer, named vp in charge of production for Screen Gems in Hollywood.... Cloise Crane to teach the new Russian language course at New Rochelle Academy, near New York City. Crane, who after Dartmouth went to the Sorbonne and Ecole des Langues Orientales, has more recently served as chief of the Translators' Section of the U. S. Military Mission to Rumania.... Don Korper made assistant personnel manager of Pratt & Whitney Division of United Aircraft in East Hartford, Conn
From a Deadwood, S. D. newspaper comes the following item:
Alan B. Clark has played a leading role in recent years in the expansion of the Canyon Oil Co. He keeps active on all fronts, restlessly exploring new methods to increase volume at the 28 stations in his territory. During off hours, he contributes much of his time to community organizations, and has served as President of the Deadwood Chamber of Commerce and on the Board of Directors of the Black Hills and Bad Lands Association.
Recent guests at the Hanover Inn have included: Mr. and Mrs. George E. Goodman and family, Andover, Mass.: Al Ritchie and son, Summit, N. J.; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph H. Field, Wayland, Mass.; Sel Hannah, Franconia, N. H.; Harry Ferries, Weston, Mass.; Bill Moran, Longmeadow, Mass.
William H. Mathers '35 assumed the new post of Vice President and Secretary of Yale & Towne Manufacturing Co. on September 1.
Secretary, 17 East 45th St., New York 17, N. Y.
Class Agent, 1129 Willow Road, Winnetka, Ill.
